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Advertorial: Introducing SuperScout - new industry-led location database software

Advertorial: Introducing SuperScout - new industry-led location database software

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 20, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Calling all location scouts, managers, agencies, film commissions, and more. If your work involves some aspect of locations, this one is for you. SuperScout, the groundbreaking location database software, designed specifically for the film/tv industry, is making its first-ever public appearance at FOCUS this year. Come by their stand (L20) to try out a 2 month free trial, exclusive to FOCUS 2024.

CAMA Group launches Asset Flow

CAMA Group launches Asset Flow

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 20, 2024. Posted in General Interest

CAMA Group have announced the launch of their new asset management software for the film and TV industry, AssetFlow. Made up of film, logistics, technology and sustainability experts, AssetFlow builds on CAMA’s AssetStore, providing digital solutions for the support of studios, productions, and storage facilities. Co-founded by CEO Michaele Apostolides and CTO Tristian Roberts, the once in-house software within the CAMA Group can now be used on a wider base for clients needing to manage their storage inventories.

Advertorial: Region of Madrid- A leading hub for audiovisual production in Europe.

Advertorial: Region of Madrid- A leading hub for audiovisual production in Europe.

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 19, 2024. Posted in General Interest

The Region of Madrid has established itself as a pivotal force in the audiovisual industry, supporting the best films and series created by regional production companies through its funding for project development. Thanks to these grants, many productions have earned nominations and awards at prestigious national and international events, including the Oscars, Platino Awards, Goya Awards, and Forqué Awards.

fivefold studios brings virtual production to Wales

fivefold studios brings virtual production to Wales

Written by Kianna Best on Nov 6, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Wales has welcomed new state of the art virtual production facility fivefold studios situated at the infamous Dragon Studios. Launched to elevate the fil and TV infrastructure of the region, the site boats studio and office space measuring in at 12,000 sq. ft, as well as a 5000 sq. ft fixed green screen cove, Europe’s largest.

UK VFX tax credit boost to start in new year

UK VFX tax credit boost to start in new year

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 30, 2024. Posted in General Interest

During today’s reading of the UK budget, marking the first for the Labour government  since coming into power in July,  the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeeves has confirmed an increased VFX tax incentive. Spending on VFX will be eligible for a net rebate of 29.5% and exempt from the overall 80% cap on spending eligible for film and TV tax relief. To avoid production delays, the starting date of the uplift will be available to projects with spending incurred from 1 January 2025, with claims for the rebate starting from 1 April.

California kicks into gear with new proposed incentive

California kicks into gear with new proposed incentive

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 28, 2024. Posted in General Interest

Following reports of a decline in Hollywood, California governor Gavin Newsom has announced that the state is planning for a boost to the film incentive to USD 750 million. Intended to “send a statement”, these plans will more than double the existing incentive as well as draw back in production activity from the more competitively priced states who have been the more attractive option over the past year.

Advertorial: Madrid doubles for London in the new season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Advertorial: Madrid doubles for London in the new season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 23, 2024. Posted in General Interest

This summer, Madrid witnessed a zombie invasion that transformed the city. It was not the end of the world, but rather a spectacular transformation of some of its locations. Just steps away from the iconic Four Seasons Hotel, the city turned it into apocalyptic London for the beginning of the highly anticipated filming of the third season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon.

California takes a production plunge

California takes a production plunge

Written by Kianna Best on Oct 23, 2024. Posted in General Interest

FilmLA has reported a filming drop in their third quarter report for 2024. According to their findings, production in Greater Los Angeles has fallen by five percent coming in at the weakest of the year. Residual strike impact and increasing presence of incentives across the country pose significant impact on production in the infamous filmmaking city.

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